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15
Consider
yourself part
of the family
Presented by
The Rockhampton
Grammar School
August 8th 9th & 10 th
Pilbeam Theatre
Book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice | Music and Lyrics by
Andrew Lippa | Based on characters created by Charles Addams
By arrangement with Origin Theatrical on behalf of Theatrical
Rights Worldwide, New York | www.origintheatrical.com.au
Dial ‘n
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Charge
4927 4111
www.seeitlive.com.au
Catch a rising star
Actor Alex Russell talks about his inspirations, his latest projects and times at RGS
Any advice for aspiring RGS entertainers?
In terms of breaking into this field, there
are various paths one can take and certainly
no hard and fast rules. The only essentials
are persistence, self-belief, raw passion and
love for the craft and a keenness to learn. In
terms of career trajectory, many go to drama
school and many don’t . Many get their start
in theatre and many in film. If you want to
have a career as an actor in Australia, you
need to move to either Sydney or Melbourne
and seek representation (an agent). If you
can’t get an agent, a good idea is to put on
a co- op (a semi-professional, semi amateur
production). Pick a play that inspires you,
find people that stimulate and challenge you
artistically who also have similar goals and
do ever ything you can to get agents to attend
the performances! Also, when perfor ming,
rehearsing, always be fearless. It will create
moments, exchanges, connections and
mood in your acting that will liberate you.
Surprise yourself. Allow yourself that! Above
all else, remember that it’s meant to be fun.
What’s the best acting advice
you have received ?
When in doubt, keep it simple.
Tell me about the most memorable
experience of your career.
My most memorable moment s are probably
from the Chronicle shoot when they would
hang me eight or ten stories in the air
from a crane in downtown Cape Town.
I have a question from RGS Year 12
drama student, Ayesha Sharma: What is
your favourite genre of film to act in?
Hi Ayesha! I honestly couldn’t choose a
single favourite genre to act in but I’m
also the type of person that has a broad
taste as an audience member as well. I
love all film genres. The most important
thing to me when signing up for a role is
that the genre is merely a guideline for
a wonderful story. All too often films fall
back on typical conventions and cookie
cutter characters, tried-and-true plots. I
love when a story surprises me. A unique
stor y told well is gold. I also love a successful
amalgamation of genres. Cowboys vs. Aliens,
while perhaps not necessarily considered
as ‘high art’ by many, was a wonderful
ride because it combined two different
genres to tell a unique and exciting stor y.
What are some things people might
not know about Alex Russell?
I can’t stand sea urchin. The first
M rated movie I ever saw (from
memory) was Kindergarten Cop. I ’m
a hopeless romantic. I often learn
things the hard way. But I do learn.
Photos: Alex in Rockhampton on 5 June
(Rachael McDonald); Alex in his School
uniform (contributed); Alex in a School
performance of ‘Joseph and the Amazing
Technicolour Dreamcoat’ (contributed); and
Alex with RGS Teacher Michael Robertson
and dance student Jeremy Fokas
(Year 3) (Rachael McDonald).
Alex Russell’s Filmography
Wasted on the Young, 2010
Almost Kings, 2010
The Best Man (short), 2010
Halloween Knight (short), 2011
Chronicle, 2012
Bait 3D, 2012
Love and Dating in LA!, 2012
(short-director/producer)
The Host, 2013
Carrie, 2013
Raker, 2014
(short-actor/executive producer)
Believe Me, 2014
Cut Snake, 2014
Unbroken, 2014